Pound for Pound Challenge Columbus

Lose Nationally. Feed Locally.

For the second consecutive year, Feeding America and NBC’s The Biggest Loser will partner with General Mills, Subway, 24 Hour Fitness and Walgreens to encourage Americans to lose weight through the Pound for Pound Challenge. Built around the incredible success of The Biggest Loser, the program allows anyone to shed pounds along with the show’s contestants by pledging their weight-loss goals at www.pfpchallenge.com.

For every pound pledged, the Pound for Pound Challenge will donate 14 cents to Feeding America, up to a maximum donation of $800,000. Feeding America will then distribute the money to the local food banks chosen by consumers at registration.
 

Our Goal

To rally our community to take the Pound for Pound Challenge. The more people that take the Challenge in our area, the more money we make locally to serve those in need. All of which leads to the greater health of our nation.

Take the pledge, lose weight & feed your community.

You can get involved in two ways:

• Take the Challenge! Go to www.pfpchallenge.com, to pledge your weight loss goal. For every pound pledged, the Pound for Pound Challenge will donate 14 cents to Feeding America. The program is built around the incredible success of The Biggest Loser, a reality show that challenges and encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe manner through diet and exercise.

• Tell your friends and family about your efforts, encourage them to support you through an online donation, and get them on board to take the Challenge themselves. 

Upcoming Pound for Pound Events

Warehouse Walks

Join us at our new home in Grove City for onsite warehouse walks! Come to hear a quick presentation about health and wellness topics from local specialists then walk off the pounds by taking laps around our 105,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Five laps equals one mile. Bring a friend!

What to expect: Local health and wellness professionals will provide quick presentations on topics ranging from nutrition to interval training. Then, those who brought their walking shoes will take laps around the warehouse to until 7:30PM.

Why: Our goal is to rally the community to take the Pound for Pound Challenge because that simple national pledge helps Mid-Ohio Foodbank feed locally. Through your good-intention pledge to lose weight at www.PFPchallenge.com, the Pound for Pound Challenge will donate 14 cents to Feeding America, our national hunger-relief network. The more participants who pledge to lose weight in our area—the more funds Mid-Ohio Foodbank receives.

What to bring: Walking shoes and a water bottle

Walk with a Doc

Join the “Walk with a Doc” crew as they take their regular, weekly winter stroll at Mid-Ohio Foodbank – instead of Polaris Mall. Come join the party. Exercise is easy, fun, free, and prevents/treats 40 common diseases. We provide water, coffee, food, blood pressure checks, and a heck of a good time. Come be a part of what everyone is talking about - Walk with a Doc is open to all comers!

What to expect: You'll find Dr. David Sabgir of Mount Carmel Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists, other health care professionals, and fellow walkers, enjoying a quick bite, and warming up for the walk. Walk with a Doc welcomes walkers of all ages and experience levels. We are thrilled to provide FREE:

• Blood pressure checks
• Pedometers
• Healthy snacks
• Recipes and information to make better lifestyle changes
• Opportunities to talk with the docs
  
  What to bring: Walking shoes

Team NBC4

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